Used 2009 Chevrolet Traverse SUV Consumer Reviews
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Love/Hate relationship
mdr, 10/12/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love my Traverse! Except the fact that it has been in the shop over 4 weeks this year. Timing chains(stretched) replaced twice, timing chain tensioners (weak) replaced, emission problem fixed, fuel injector fixed, shrill high pitched noise when radio/cd/dvd is on that tech can't seem to duplicate. Feel I have a lemon but really love my Traverse when it is running decently! Just do not feel I can rely on it. :~(
This vehicle is definately a money pit
Steve, 12/21/2022
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Powerplant @ high Mileage (151K) is nothing but a constant problem. Engine fuel injection is in-direct flow which in turn causes the valves to carbon up. In 2021, we spent $3400 trying to get it fixed, replacing the coil-Packs Plugs, etc. O2 sensor and Sea-Foamed the entire engine system. and the mechanics lead said we aren't accepting Traverse' anymore. Well we can't afford another so I dealt with the mis-firing. In 2022, I re-addressed the mis-firing issues and the new place replaced a total of 3 coil packs that the previous mechanic said he replaced. He mechanically removed the carbon of 3/5 valves and cleared the code. I drove it for a mere 30-miles and on came the engine light, and it mis-fired @ 65-70 mph. Now he changed yet another coil-pack, and it's throwing a code for a $1300 catalytic convertor which totals yet another 1600.00 for both that and the coil pack maintenance. Stay away from these vehicles, no matter what year you buy...same engine.
Clean title
Ruby Manning , 08/15/2021
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It’s a good running car very dependable
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A Real Test Drive.....
lk, 02/26/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Lets talk Turkey. I love this car. I had researched it and looked at it and when my 1998 145,000ml Chevy Blazer finally gave out this was the car I headed to. 2 days ago I was driving the middle lane when a car pulled out from my right to cross over 3 lanes in front of me. I laid on my horn and steered left as the car that pulled out still was crossing left with no signal. I slammed on my breaks thinking that I should have gotten gap protection when the entire car locked up and stopped me from smashing into this guys rear end. I have never been that close to an accident and that second I thanked god I was in this car. I know that sounds dramatic, but what if my kids were with me? good car.
Better than Highlander or Pilot
car01, 01/24/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Looked at Highlander and Pilot and the Traverse beats both hands down. Has a very quiet and smooth ride. Exterior styling is superb. Overall build quality is very impressive. Don't assume Japanese competitors in the large midsize SUV segment are better, there not. The vehicle shows that GM can produce a world class vehicle for a reasonable cost.
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Ruby Break, 03/08/2016
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Absolute worst car ever. Ever. Replaced transmission at 90,000 miles. Now at 110,000 it needs new belts for $2500. They need to take the engine out. Valves shot. GM should never be allowed to sell another vehicle again. DO NOT EVER BUY ANOTHER GM UNTIL THEY FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE A CAR. Worst value ever. Horrible company; horrible car.
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Wish I would have waited for reviews
teyjay, 09/29/2012
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my car new off the lot in 2009. I have had numerous problems with this car since i bought it. Starting with the air conditioning knob which until this day has not been fixed because they can not duplicate the problem. The next would be the trip i took right after we got the car and the water pump blew which left my family of six sitting in the middle of no where with no cell phone access in 90+ degree weather. The car can not stop on a small hill without rolling back. But the one that i am dealing with now is the transmission. The car will not shift into gear, it shuts down on the freeway. It's going back in the shop yet again. Do not waste your hard earned money on this car!
Is this really a Chevy?
chevy guy, 12/15/2008
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you took the bowties off this SUV you would not believe it is a Chevy. My wife and I are very impressed. It was a leap of faith to order one without actually seeing one like it and driving it. We are not disappointed. Maybe I am too much of a Chevy man with some bias, but this is one great vehicle to drive and ride in with excellent build quality. We got the LTZ in Black Raven (I think that is what it's called) and it has some metallic it in. Beautiful especially in the sun.
Reliable. Period
loveblues234, 09/08/2014
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2011 as a 2009 model. Had higher miles in it for the year but that seldomly bothers me considering my driving needs. Terrific car! Have had to fix one thing since 2011 and that was a minor repair. (Actuator ... Controls hot and cold air) Haven't had to jump it, tow it, fix it, absolutely nothing! No joke either! Ridiculously happy with this car! When I need my next, I'll buy another one, wouldn't think twice about it.
Timing Chain
Timing Chain, 08/25/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with this vehicle from the first time I seen it. We didn't even test drive it because it was in the show room and bought it off the show room floor. The vehicle has less then 30,000 miles and I knew something was wrong with it. I've had it to the service department 4 times since the end of June and finally they told me it was the timing chain. After 8 days at the service department they called me today and told me the timing chain was on back-order and it could be up to 6 months before they could get one in. They told me that GM said I could drive it and if the engine blows up they will just replace the engine. How's that for customer service?? Very disappointed with GM!
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